Ignace de Souza & The Melody Aces (Ghana, 1962)

Those words are perfect to speak about Ignace de Souza who is best known for his Ghanaian Highlife, even though he was originally from Benin and played eclectic musical styles. In addition to Highlife, his diverse musical repertoire included the Cha Cha, Twist and Afrobeat. Ignace de Souza's major legacy is that he introduced Ghana to that which would be known as Soukous. De Souza's began in Ghana during the 1950's with The Shambros Band, then with The Melody Aces and The Black Santiago. The famous singer from the Broadway Dance Band, Joss Aikins, who played at the Independence Ball, is singing on this 1962's recording.

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THANKS again! I'm assuming this will be my last Oro download for 2009. I can't thank you enough for this year's generosity. I haven't even gotten to listen to everything in my Benin folder yet, because it just keeps coming like a river and there are only so many hours in a day. But every time I pull something out I'm a very happy man. I heard a clip from a Gnonnas Pedro 45 today that sounds interesting, and I wondered if you might have it lying around. The songs are Le Vodjo / Je Voudrais Te Voir, on Editions Gnonnscope, from the early 80s. Just wishful thinking... Thanks again for introducing me to the mysterious joys of Benin.

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